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FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2019, file photo, Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., speaks during a luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington. Cummings died from complications of longtime health challenges, his office said in a statement on Oct. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2019

By Bernard Mcghee Dec. 23, 2019 10:13 AM EST

Denny Hamlin (11) drives out of Turn 4 ahead of Brad Keselowski (2), Chase Elliott (9) and Kyle Busch (18) during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at ISM Raceway, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
NASCAR, NBC Sports launching TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold

Nov. 14, 2019 02:11 PM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, climbs into his car during first practice session for the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at the Circuit of the Americas, Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
ESPN and Formula One reach new 3-year US broadcast deal

Nov. 01, 2019 02:31 PM EDT

Members of the National Transportation Safety Board looks at the wreckage of a plane that Dale Earnhardt Jr., his wife and daughter and two pilots and a dog were on when it crash landed Thursday at the Elizabethton Municipal Airport in Elizabethton, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. Earnhardt Jr. will take the weekend off from broadcasting to be with his wife and daughter after the crash near Bristol Motor Speedway. (David Crigger/Bristol Herald Courier via AP)
Earnhardt 'truly blessed' nobody was seriously hurt in crash

By The Associated Press Aug. 19, 2019 06:52 PM EDT

The burned remains of a plane that was carrying NASCAR television analyst and former driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. lies near a runway Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Elizabethton, Tenn. Officials said the Cessna Citation rolled off the end of a runway and caught fire after landing at Elizabethton Municipal Airport. Earnhardt's sister, Kelley Earnhardt Miller, tweeted that "everyone is safe and has been taken to the hospital for further evaluation." (WJHL TV via AP)
Earnhardt takes weekend off after plane crash near Bristol

Aug. 15, 2019 05:14 PM EDT

Simon Pagenaud, of France, winner of the 2019 Indianapolis 500 auto race, poses during the traditional winners photo session at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
NBC's first-ever Indy 500 delivers 11% ratings increase

By The Associated Press May. 27, 2019 09:26 PM EDT

Simon Pagenaud, of France, winner of the 2019 Indianapolis 500 auto race, poses during the traditional winners photo session at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 27, 2019. Pagenaud swept the month of May, winning the Indianapolis Grand Prix, and winning both the pole and the race at the Indianapolis 500. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Column: Indy 500 delivers spectacular show, brilliant racing

By Jenna Fryer May. 27, 2019 01:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 23, 1976, file photo, Janet Guthrie talks to racing car owner-builder Rolla Vollstedt, left, and A.J. Foyt, right, in the pits of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, in Indianapolis. There was no warm reception for Janet Guthrie when she arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway 43 years ago. She wanted a spot in the biggest race in the world and her competitors didn't want her anywhere near the Indianapolis 500. (AP Photo/File)
Guthrie's barrier-breaking career celebrated in ESPN film

By Jenna Fryer May. 25, 2019 11:17 AM EDT

Takuma Sato, of Japan, prepares to drive during practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 17, 2019 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
NBC ready to showcase iconic Indianapolis 500 for first time

By Dave Skretta May. 20, 2019 02:07 AM EDT

Clarkson to sing national anthem at Indianapolis 500

May. 15, 2019 01:14 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kelly Clarkson will sing the national anthem at this year's Indianapolis 500. It will be the second straight year and the third...

Actor Hartley to wave green flag for IndyCar Grand Prix

May. 08, 2019 03:11 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Television star Justin Hartley will be the honorary starter for Saturday afternoon's IndyCar Grand Prix. Hartley plays Kevin...

Brad Keselowski (2) leads a pack of cars through the trip oval during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, April 28, 2019, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
NASCAR throws the flag on trying to liven up qualifying

By Jenna Fryer May. 01, 2019 03:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 25, 2017, file photo, Dale Earnhardt Jr. speaks during a news conference at Hendrick Motorsports in Concord, N.C. Earnhardt Jr. will work his first Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4, 2019, as part of his expanding role with NBC Sports. The retired NASCAR superstar is also slated to cover his first Indianapolis 500 later this month. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Earnhardt Jr. added to NBC Sports' Kentucky Derby team

By Jenna Fryer May. 01, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

Signage for the Darrell Waltrip grandstand is seen at Bristol Motor Speedway before practice for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Darrell Waltrip starts victory lap on his 2nd NASCAR career

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 05, 2019 04:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 19, 1989, file photo, Darrell Waltrip celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Daytona 500 auto race in Daytona Beach, Fla. Waltrip will soon Boogity! Boogity! Boogity! his way into retirement. Everyone yearns for an opportunity to say farewell on their own terms, so with that, Waltrip should bring his second career as a NASCAR broadcaster to a close and squeeze out his classic catchphrase on his own terms as Fox Sports closes its portion of the broadcast deal. (AP Photo/Doug Jennings, File)
Boogity! Boogity! Boogity! Waltrip set to retire

Apr. 04, 2019 04:06 PM EDT

With a banner of former NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt at upper right, workers perform maintenance on the illuminated signage on the Tower E elevator, Monday, April 1, 2019, in Bristol, Tenn. A full schedule of racing is coming up this weekend with the Bush's Beans Pole Day on Friday, the Alsco Xfinity Race 300 on Saturday, and the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Food City 500 on Sunday. (David Crigger/Bristol Herald Courier via AP)
Earnhardt joins NBC Sports coverage of Indianapolis 500

Apr. 03, 2019 03:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2015, file photo, former NASCAR race car driver Darrell Waltrip delivers the keynote address during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington. Waltrip will soon Boogity! Boogity! Boogity! his way into retirement. Everyone yearns for an opportunity to say farewell on their own terms, so with that, Waltrip should bring his second career as a NASCAR broadcaster to a close and squeeze out his classic catchphrase on his own terms as Fox Sports closes its portion of the broadcast deal. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, FIle)
Column: Boogity! Boogity! Boogity! Fox Sports needs a change

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 01, 2019 03:28 PM EDT

Kevin Harvick walks away from the garage after practice for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Harvick no plan for 2020 Fox TV booth if Waltrip retires

Mar. 29, 2019 07:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 20, 2018, file photo, Danica Patrick waits during qualifications for the IndyCar Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Patrick, who retired from racing after last year's Indianapolis 500, will join NBC Sports' inaugural coverage of the Indianapolis 500 as a studio analyst alongside host Mike Tirico. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Danica Patrick to join NBC's Indy 500 team

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 20, 2019 07:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 9, 2018, file photo, the City of St. Petersburg is pictured in the background as IndyCar driver Simon Pagenaud makes his way through turn 10 during the first IndyCar practice on the first day of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Fla. The IndyCar season opens Sunday, March 10, 2019, in St. Petersburg. (Dirk Shadd/The Tampa Bay Times via AP, File)
IndyCar slowly and steadily returning to relevance

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 06, 2019 04:11 PM EST